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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.40, 17,108.70 and 10,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.40, 17,108.70 and 10,131.40 is: 15,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.40 : 17,108.70 = 10,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.40/17,108.70 = 10,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.40x = 17,108.70 × 10,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.40x = 173,335,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,335,083.18/11,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.37

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